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Passion. Precision. Leather by Hand.

Hand-crafted exotic leather straps & belts – made to order in the EU.

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Our story

Leather By Hand is about patience, craftsmanship and timeless design. Each piece is cut, stitched and finished by hand in our European workshop. We work in small batches to make sure every detail is perfect – from polished edges to carefully matched textures.

Why LBH

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Handmade in the EU

Every strap is cut, stitched and finished by hand.

Stitching Warranty

1-year warranty on stitching.

Premium Material

Quick-release spring bars, polished edges.

CITES-Compliant Leather

Responsibly sourced exotic leathers.

Free Shipping

Free shipping in EU

How we craft

Selection

Choose your leather, color, length and hardware.

Cut & Prep

Patterns, edge finishing and lining.

Hand-Stitch

Durable saddle stitching with waxed linen thread.

Finish & QC

Edges polished, hardware fitted, every strap quality-checked.

Our materials

We source only premium, traceable exotic leathers from trusted European suppliers. Every hide is inspected for strength, texture and pattern before it becomes a strap or belt.

Alligator strap in black, 20mm — handmade in the EU

Alligator

Refined pattern, soft yet durable. Classic luxury.

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Python

Distinctive scales, bold character, lightweight feel.

stingray skin texture

Stingray

Unique pebble texture, almost indestructible.

close up of black crocodile leather, showcasing texture

Crocodile

Pronounced grains, firm structure, timeless elegance.

All materials are ethically sourced and CITES compliant.

Meet the maker

I’m Kristóf — I founded Leather By Hand to bring patience and precision back into everyday objects. My goal is to create straps and belts you’ll enjoy for years, not seasons.

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1-2

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Average production time

EU-Wide

Free , Fast, tracked shipping

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Craft in detail

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What our customers say

★ 4.9/5 • 200+ verified customers
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Rated 5 out of 5
I ordered a custom strap and it exceeded expectations. The stitching is perfect and the colour matches my watch so well. . Highly recommended.

Jonas M.

  • Ostrich Strap - DE
IMG 2067
Rated 5 out of 5
Blue alligator on my Luminor. My perfect watch.

Alexandre B.

  • Alligator Strap - FR
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Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect gift. my partner loved it.

Hanna B.

  • Crocodile Strap - FI
Alligator watch strap close-up — hand stitching
Rated 5 out of 5
Ordered two — both perfect

Felix H.

  • Alligator Strap - CH
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Rated 5 out of 5
Packaging and delivery was good. The strap is perfect. Thank you !

Raul P.

  • Stingray Strap - RO
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Rated 5 out of 5
Hand-made quality you can feel it immediately. 10/10

Nora E.

  • Alligator Strap - DK
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Rated 5 out of 5
Real upgrade, my watch looks like twice as expensive now.

Denis Z.

  • Stingray Strap - CZ
Alligator Leather Belt — hand stitching
Rated 5 out of 5
Beautiful belt for my son, arrived safely.

Lars P.

  • Exotic Leather Belt - NO
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Rated 5 out of 5
I like the belt. It's in set with my watch. I recommend it for everyone.

Martin G.

  • Exotic Leather Belt - AT
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Rated 5 out of 5
The Finish and the stiching are good. I like the quality.Would order again for another watch.

Marco R.

  • Alligator Strap - IT
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Rated 5 out of 5
The stich line feels strong. Was a good upgrade for my watch.

Victor S.

  • Stingray Strap - DE
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Rated 5 out of 5
My friend likes it. Perfect gift. Thank you !

Aniko R.

  • Stingray Strap - HU
Stingray strap in blue, 20mm — handmade in the EU
Rated 5 out of 5
Recommend

Lina A.

  • Stingray Strap - ES
Python watch strap close-up — hand stitching
Rated 5 out of 5
Will buy one more. Thank you !

Peter H.

  • Python Strap - DE
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Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect gift for my husband. Thank you.

Irene V.

  • Stingray Strap - NL
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Rated 5 out of 5
Thank you !

Jonas L.

  • Stingray Strap - DE
Alligator straps category cover – handmade EU
Rated 5 out of 5
Just how I imagined. Thank You

Daniel P.

  • Alligator Strap- HU
Crocodile watch strap close-up — hand stitching
Rated 5 out of 5
The strap is perfect. Size is perfect

Tom B.

  • Crocodile Strap - NL
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Rated 5 out of 5
Beautiful Strap. 10/10. I'm buying the brown one too.

Eva S.

  • Stingray Strap - DE
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Rated 5 out of 5
The size is perfect. I recommend it to everyone.

Alex R.

  • Stingray Strap - DE

Frequently asked questions

How long does production take?

On average 1-2 weeks, depending on materials and customization.

Currently we do free shipping  across the EU. Worldwide shipping available upon request.

Measure your watch lug width in millimeters (18–24mm). Belts are ordered by waist size in cm.

Avoid water and strong heat. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. We provide lifetime care advice.

Yes. From special stitching colors to unique buckle finishes – contact us for options.

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